Electricity rates in Jamestown, ND
Jamestown (15,422 people, Stutsman County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.14¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Jamestown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Northern Plains Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.31¢ | $212 | 10K | 371 |
| Cass County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.95¢ | $134 | 53K | 300 |
| Dakota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $244 | 5,790 | 64 |
Power outages in Stutsman County right now
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Outage history in Stutsman County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 185 | 3,211 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,839 (21.8%) | 9,696 (115.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-08 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (185 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Valley City 12.9¢
- Carrington 11.1¢
- New Rockford 11.1¢
- Lisbon 12.9¢
- Oakes 12.9¢
- Ellendale 12.1¢
- Casselton 13.8¢
- Fort Totten 11.1¢
- Mayville 13.3¢
- Harvey 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58401, 58402, 58405
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jamestown?
Most homes in Jamestown get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.14¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jamestown: Northern Plains Electric Co-op (11.31¢), Cass County Electric Co-op (12.95¢), Dakota Valley Electric Co-op (13.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jamestown?
About $121 a month, based on 1,084 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Jamestown, ND?
4 utilities serve Jamestown's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Northern Plains Electric Co-op, Cass County Electric Co-op, Dakota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jamestown?
In 2025, customers in Stutsman County averaged 53 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 9,696 customers (115.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.